What are the signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer?
You may also have no signs and symptoms at all, or you may have unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge. Inform your caregiver if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding, especially after menopause. How is endometrial cancer diagnosed? You may have one or more of the following tests: • Endometrial biopsy: Your caregiver may need to remove a piece of tissue from your uterus. The tissue is sent to a lab for tests to see if cancer cells are present. Once cancer cells are found, tests are done to find out what type of cancer it is and how much it has grown. • Pap smear: A Pap smear is a test to check for cancer in your cervix. The cervix is the bottom part of your uterus. • Transvaginal ultrasound: This test uses sound waves to show pictures of the inside of your uterus. For this type of ultrasound, a small tube is placed into your vagina. Pictures of your uterus are taken and seen on a TV-like screen. • Dilatation and curettage (D and C): If the biopsy does not get enough tissue, or caregiver
